Leprosy Mailing List – August 4, 2026
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy. July, 2026
From: Elizabeth Talatu Williams, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share the July 2026 edition of the Infolep newsletter, featuring recent publications, case reports, and global updates from the leprosy field.
Infolep announces the publication of the Prevention of Leprosy: Single-Dose Rifampicin Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) Toolkit, developed by the GPZL SDR-PEP Sub-group. This toolkit brings together materials, tools, and key documents developed based on experience gained from projects and programmes implemented across diverse leprosy-endemic settings and contexts. Access the toolkit here.
This month's featured articles explore the psychosocial impact of disability and stigma among persons affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis, healthcare access and community knowledge in Malawi, and active case detection among incarcerated populations in Brazil. We also feature several case reports highlighting diverse clinical presentations of leprosy and the continued importance of early diagnosis.
It also includes new research on innovative approaches to leprosy control, including teleinterconsultation for disability surveillance, the development and validation of a chatbot for managing leprosy lesions, advances in biomarker discovery, and studies on disease transmission, maternal and childhood leprosy, and programme implementation across endemic settings.
Just two months to go until the 17th Annual NTD NGO Network (NNN) Conference, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Registrations are still open, don't miss the opportunity to join global partners working to eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
Stay tuned to Infolep for more updates, resources, news, and tools that support your work in leprosy.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth Talatu Williams
www.leprosy-information.org
info@infolep.org
Featured Research Spotlight
The psychosocial impact of disability and stigma among persons affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis in India
van Wijk R, Agarwal A, Nayak P, et al. PLOS mental health. 2026; 3 (7): 1 – 16
Beyond elimination: Assessing healthcare access, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding leprosy among communities in Lilongwe and Balaka districts of Malawi
Singano N, Lubanga A, Kacheyo J, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2026; 20 (7): 1 - 15.
Hidden burden of leprosy in incarcerated populations in northeast Brazil: active case detection and serological assessment
de Lucena TS, Galani LC, Barbosa LD, et al. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2026.
Other New Publications
Feel free to contact us to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal.
Immune Dysregulation and Community Health Factors in Maternal and Childhood Leprosy: A Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling Study
Prakoeswa FRS, Endaryanto A, Prakoeswa CRS. Infection & Chemotherapy. XMLink. 2026; 58 (2): 224.
Temporal and spatial patterns of Leprosy in Uganda, 2020-2024: A nationwide surveillance analysis
Abbo G, Migisha R, Mfitundinda E, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2026; 20 (7): 1 - 14.
Teleinterconsultation as a strategy to support surveillance of physical disability in leprosy in the state of Maranhão, Brazil
Neves ACFB, Matos SOV, Pereira VF, et al. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. FapUNIFESP (SciELO). 2026; 31 (5): 1 - 8.
Development and validation of a chatbot for managing leprosy lesions
Martins RMG, Alves DDA, Alves SAA, et al. Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. FapUNIFESP (SciELO). 2026; 31 (5): 1 - 11.
Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics in Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Skin Biopsies Identifies Potential Candidate Biomarkers for Leprosy Progression Across the Ridley–Jopling Clinical Spectrum
Pereira NV, Dornelas BDC, Costa WVTD, et al. Microorganisms. MDPI AG. 2026; 14 (7): 1 - 21.
A retrospective review of leprosy diagnosed histopathologically from skin biopsy specimens in central South Africa
van Wyk R, le Grange D, Budding L. Southern African journal of infectious diseases. 2026; 41 (1): 1 - 9.
Transmission Interruption of Leprosy in the Philippines: An Update on the Current Program Priorities and Interventions
Fatunmbi BS, Taruc AY, Sanikullah KH, et al. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. MDPI AG. 2026; 11 (7) : 1 - 13.
Medical students’ self-perception about Leprosy at a university in the amazon region
Pinho Rodrigues VI, Coelho Yano K, Costa Quaresma T, et al. Revista Brasileira de Neurologia. Revista Brasileira de Neurologia. 2026; 62 (2): 1 - 6.
The Correlation Between Knowledge and Family Support for Self-Care of Leprosy Patients
Saleh NC, Armaijn L, Sakurawati A. Asian Journal of Engineering, Social and Health. Ridwan Institute. 2026; 5 (7): 727 - 734.
Renal Involvement in Leprosy in the Multidrug Therapy Era: Current Evidence and Clinical Monitoring
de Oliveira K, Corrêa LMDA, Brandão LKV, et al. Current Tropical Medicine Reports. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2026; 13 (1): 1 - 13.
Case Reports
A Six Year Old Boy with Lepromatous Leprosy: A Case Report Revealing an Unsolved Mystery
Sobhan S, Farook M. Mymensingh medical journal: MMJ. 2026; 35 (3): 959-964.
Oral Diagnosis of Lepromatous Leprosy in a Hyperendemic Region of Brazil
Rosa A, Alves M, Dorta R. Head and neck pathology. 2026.
Evidence of autochthonous transmission of leprosy, causing an outbreak in a family
Mansoori N, Farzaneh T, Sofizadeh A. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2026; 97 (2): 1 - 5.
Paucibacillary leprosy presenting as fibular neuropathy: A case of autochthonous zoonotic exposure in endemic Florida
Ruffing K. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2026; 20 (6): 1 - 5.
Latest News
Early detection and leprosy-post exposure prophylaxis programme in Kaski [World Health Organization]
Cabinet clears amendment to remove 'leprosy' from Goa Children's Act [Times of India]
Scientists puzzled by rising leprosy in Florida [Florida Today]
Florida woman starts leprosy support group as state sees rise in cases [AOL]
Kano to enrol 6,000 TB, leprosy patients into healthcare scheme [Punch]
EDCTP Prizes 2027: applications are open [Global Health EDCTP3]
Strengthening capacity of frontline health workers for leprosy diagnosis and management [World Health Organization]
Govt targets 37,000 leprosy case detections to speed up elimination [Antara News]
J&K declares Leprosy a notifiable disease, hospitals directed to report cases [The News Now]
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai visits leprosy ashram, hails it as 'true pilgrimage of humanity' [IndiaTV News]
Upcoming Events
Venue update — NNN Conference 2026
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Date: 29 September – 1 October 2026
Theme: People, Systems, & Resilience: Adapting NTD Responses Through Holistic Approaches
The NNN Conference 2026 will now be held in Kigali, Rwanda. Dates remain unchanged. Following careful monitoring of the ongoing situation in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region, NNN has taken the decision to relocate this year's conference.
Registrations are currently open!
13th Edition of the EDCTP Forum
Location: Madrid, Spain
Date: 5 – 9 April, 2027
Over the past two decades, the biennial European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Forum has evolved to become a cornerstone event for global health research, bringing together leading voices advancing the fight against infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. It showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, highlights impactful capacity-building efforts, and creates a space for vibrant cross-regional collaboration.
Links
Info Hansen - An innovative hub for knowledge sharing about Hansen's Disease
ALLF - Official website of the Association des Léprologues de Langue Française
LML - Leprosy Mailing List - a free moderated email list that allows all persons interested in leprosy to share ideas, information, experiences and questions
InfoNTD - Information on cross-cutting issues in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
WHO Goodwill Ambassador's Leprosy Bulletin
Leprosy Review Repository (1928-2001)
Fontilles Revista de Leprología
HARP - Hansen's Disease Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles
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